Being a teacher is hard work. So is being a teacher mom (or a teacher parent, if you’re not a mom). It’s been a steep learning curve to get back into the swing of teaching full time while also getting my own 3 kids out the door each day. Add trying to feed my family and keep my house (semi)…
One of my favorite ways to start the school year, or even the new year, is by focusing on students’ having the power to choose. The Power to Choose which comes from the What Should Danny Do? and What Should Darla Do? books, teaches children that they can make choices that impact their day. It also teaches them the power…
The beginning of the school year is exhausting, overwhelming, and so much work. Sometimes it can feel like your class might never find a groove. Will my students ever remember he procedures? Will I ever turn in attendance in on time? (Probably no.) Will things start to slow down at some point? Will teaching ever get easier? Here are 5…
The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to start off strong with your reading and writing instruction. As you start heading back to school, in addition to focusing on the typical do’s and don’t for a new school year, here are 4 tips on how to start off strong with literacy in your classroom. Communicate with Parents…
The first day of school sets the tone for the school year. There are a lot of blog posts about what you should do on the first day of school, but what things should you avoid on the first day of school? What are some back to school don’ts for teachers? Here are 5 things you should not do on…